Anybody found any Oil Filter Beta numbers for the Twin Cams?

[waskier01]

Anybody found any Oil Filter Beta numbers for the Twin Cams?

[Don D]

Huh
Wazzzzat?
Beta numbers.

No published tests using acceptable test methods AFAIK
Lots of guys cutting them open and telling us about the pleats and the palstic this and that yadda yadda

[Sonny S.]

I have several links to filtration but this one sums up Beta Ratio pretty well

http://www.noria.com/learning_center/category_article.asp?articleid=1289&relatedbookgroup=Lubrication

[Don D]

Sonny
Thanks for the link, knew what he wanted, just joshin

[Sonny S.]

Right on Don 

Waskier01,

I can give you the Beta Ratio for the Amsoil TC filter but not others.


" Absolute Efficiency
AMSOIL EaO Filters provide a filtering efficiency in accordance with industry standard ISO 4548-12 of 98.7 percent at 15 microns, while competitive filters containing conventional cellulose medias range from 40 to 80 percent efficiency "

[EagleFTE]

Wix is the only manufacturer that I see publish Beta Ratios for their filters.  If you look up a filter number on their web site they include a pretty good list of specs.  As I recall their Evo filter has a nominal of about 24 microns and the TC filter is about 19 microns.  They provide Beta Ratio for 2 (50%) and 20 (95%) as I recall.  These numbers are for run of the mill paper filters from Wix so the efficency is not all that impressive.  They are supposed to be coming out with a glass type syn media but have not seen any yet.

Most brands hold Beta Ratio data pretty close to the vest.  In my opinion it should be manditory to publish.

[Sonny S.]

http://www.amsoil.com/news/2007_july_filtration.pdf



Today’s Most Advanced Filtration Product
Ea Oil Filters have been evaluated using today’s benchmark
test, the ISO 4548-12 multi-pass test. AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters
provide 98.7 percent efficiency at 15μ and up to 70 percent
efficiency at 7μ. Competitive filters range from approximately
85 to 92 percent efficiency at 15μ. When it comes to removing
contaminants in the most critical size range (2 to 22μ),
AMSOIL Ea Filters greatly outperform competitive filters.

[Don D]

Most brands hold Beta Ratio data pretty close to the vest.  In my opinion it should be manditory to publish

Yep
In the case of HD there would be progress if they just published oil data. I wish they would get on the stick, but won't likely happen, not a priority.

[Sonny S.]

Most brands hold Beta Ratio data pretty close to the vest.  In my opinion it should be manditory to publish

Yep
In the case of HD there would be progress if they just published oil data. I wish they would get on the stick, but won't likely happen, not a priority.

Harley don't wanna give data because it makes it easier to duplicate a part or compare in the aftermarket.

[deathwish]

rip a new unused TC filter apart and you will see why they bypass so much and then offer no filtering. So much media you will wonder how any oil gets through especially when cold. So I just run the EVO filter on everything.

[apendejo]

http://www.amsoil.com/news/2007_july_filtration.pdf



Today’s Most Advanced Filtration Product
Ea Oil Filters have been evaluated using today’s benchmark
test, the ISO 4548-12 multi-pass test. AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters
provide 98.7 percent efficiency at 15μ and up to 70 percent
efficiency at 7μ. Competitive filters range from approximately
85 to 92 percent efficiency at 15μ. When it comes to removing
contaminants in the most critical size range (2 to 22μ),
AMSOIL Ea Filters greatly outperform competitive filters.

So, who makes Amways filters, and the big question, are they a viable treatment for acne
AP

[1JITSU1]

Apendejo   Dont want an oil war but    So is there oil

[Sonny S.]

>>>So, who makes Amways filters, and the big question, are they a viable treatment for acne
AP<<<

I believe Mary Kay...
Ignorance is bliss eh' guy's ?   

[Sonny S.]

AP & Jit,

Ya mind posting info on a better filter ? ..... I'll listen

[apendejo]

Don't know about better, but I have used H-D, Wix, Mobile 1 and Fram and have never had a motor failure due to choice of filter.
I think just about any filter will do. Heck, I used to even have a big old car type filter hanging off my old shovel. Don't know if it did anything but sure beat that screen thing in the oil tank.
AP

[Topend]

Sony S.
How does the K & N filter compare to the Amsoil filter, you know that was coming? I seen the article in American Iron a few years back & if I recall the old article said @ that time the K & N filter had a better bypass spring & good for 10 microns. I know everything inproves over time & just would like an opinion. I run the K & N filter just because of that article, chrome because I like the bling. 
Topend95

[Sonny S.]

Don't know about better, but I have used H-D, Wix, Mobile 1 and Fram and have never had a motor failure due to choice of filter.
I think just about any filter will do. Heck, I used to even have a big old car type filter hanging off my old shovel. Don't know if it did anything but sure beat that screen thing in the oil tank.
AP

AP, yeah....that's what I thought

Topend95, I know nothing about the K&N filter except that I have used them 2 times, and never had motor failure as a result.
I try to post what I know, not what I don't 

[apendejo]

Sonny S.
It's all good
AP

[Sonny S.]

right on